| abstract |
The invention is directed to a support system (1) for a patient (2) comprising a support board (3) designed such that a part of the body of the patient (2) can be mounted on said support board (3). The support system (1) furthermore comprises a support member (10, 10') arranged to mechanically support the part of the body (2), and which comprises a first cushion (20, 20'). The support member (10, 10') comprises an inflatable second cushion (30, 30') arranged at least partially between the support board (3) and the first cushion (20, 20'), foreseen to press the first cushion (20, 20') away from the support board (3) against the part of the body (2) to be supported. The first cushion (20, 20') is designed to switch from a more deformable state to a less deformable state and thereby to facilitate the support of the part of the body. |